Girl name
Wani name meaning
“brave, unafraid”
Wani is a feminine name meaning brave or unafraid, commonly linked to the Javanese word wani. The same word is also used in Sundanese with the meaning brave. Wanny is a spelling variant of the name, whose interpretation rests on this shared word for bravery.
What does Wani mean?
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Wani
Possibly from Javanese wani, meaning brave. The same word is also used in Sundanese.
Name combinations with Wani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Oktaria: associated with October
- Verawaty: woman of faith or truth
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Meaning of each word
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Apsari: celestial maiden
- Restu: blessing, goodwill and approval
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Wani Meilinda
Meaning of each word
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Meilinda: May; beautiful
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Meaning of each word
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Riris: fine, light rain
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Wani Kirana
Meaning of each word
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Kirana: a ray of light
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Meaning of each word
- Wani: brave, unafraid
- Puspita: flowering, adorned with flowers
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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How to pronounce Wani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮔᮤ |
Is Wani a girl’s name?
Yes, Wani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Wani ranks #2,473 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Wani
Names with related meanings
- Andriani♀Possibly brave or strong
- Andriyani♀Brave, valiant
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Marisa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Marissa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Andrea♂♀Brave, valiant
- Andriana♀Brave, valiant
- Fernanda♂♀Boldness in peace or travel
- Elda♀Warrior
- Louise♀Famous warrior
- Melda♀Wholehearted fighter
Famous people named Wani
- Prof. Dr. Wani H. Utomo
FAQ about the name Wani
What is the meaning of Wani?
Wani means brave, unafraid. Possibly from Javanese wani, meaning brave. The same word is also used in Sundanese.
Is Wani a girl’s name?
Yes, Wani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wani?
Wani is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Wani have?
Wani has 2 syllables (Wa-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Wani?
Wani ranks #2,473 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Wani?
Other spellings: Wanny.
What full names go well with Wani?
Some ideas: Wani Oktaria Verawaty; Wani Apsari Restu; Wani Meilinda.
Famous people named Wani?
Notable people named Wani include Prof. Dr. Wani H. Utomo.
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